What are the responsibilities and job description for the PT- Therapist (LMFT, LCMHC, LCSW) Weekend Only position at Acadia Behavioral Health (Pioneer Behavioral Health)?
Employment Type: Part-Time
Come join our team as a part-time Therapist at Carolina House. If you are passionate and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of those in need through compassionate therapeutic practices while working in a team environment that supports learning and growth, this position is right for you!
We offer excellent pay and benefits including health, dental, 401(k), and life insurance. This is for our residential mental health location.
PURPOSE STATEMENT:
Diagnose and treat mental and emotional disorders, whether cognitive, affective or behavioral.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Apply psychotherapeutic techniques and interventions in the delivery of services to individuals and families for the purpose of treating such diagnosed emotional and mental disorders.
- Conduct individual, group or family therapy as appropriate for the treatment plan of the patient.
- Conduct a psychosocial assessment and develop an initial discharge plan.
- Provide initial treatment planning for patient based on assessment and coordinate any additional services needed and revise as necessary.
- Maintain documentation of therapy services provided to each patient according to facility and professional standards, revising as necessary.
- Maintain a caseload as assigned.
- Participate in treatment team meetings and collaborate with other staff to facilitate services for the patient as appropriate to their treatment plan.
- May provide these services in an inpatient or outpatient setting.
- Provide case management, discharge planning or after-care planning according to treatment plan.
- May assist in educating and training staff on behavior management or therapeutic crisis intervention.
- Coordinate various clinical, psychosocial or educational activities with patient and their families.
- Evaluate patient's need and determine if referrals to other program or facilities are needed.
- May assist in the training of new clinical staff and interns.
- May coordinate the activities of other clinical and direct patient care personnel, providing direction and clinical guidance.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
- Ability to work Tuesday through Saturday preferred.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Master's degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling or other therapeutic field is required.
- 2 or more years’ experience as a therapist is preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- State or national licensure for professional therapy providers required.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
- Licensed Marriage Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC).
